Promoting Readiness and Enhancing Proficiency to Advance Reporting and Data
ID: 354969Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354969
Timeline
    Description

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Promoting Readiness and Enhancing Proficiency to Advance Reporting and Data" (PREPARED) aimed at assisting eligible public and private nonprofit entities in enhancing their capacity to meet EPA grant reporting and data requirements. The program specifically targets small, underserved, and tribal communities, emphasizing technical assistance in data collection, program evaluation, and evidence-building activities to ensure equitable access to environmental funding. With an estimated total program funding of $2 million, the EPA plans to award approximately four grants of up to $500,000 each, with applications due by July 29, 2024. Interested applicants can direct inquiries to EvidenceandEvaluation@epa.gov for further information.

    Files
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    EPA-I-R-OCFO-02.pdf
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Promoting Readiness and Enhancing Proficiency to Advance Reporting and Data" (PREPARED). This program aims to assist eligible entities in enhancing their capacity to meet EPA grant reporting and data requirements, primarily targeting small, underserved, and tribal communities. The application deadline is July 29, 2024, with up to $2 million available for approximately four awards of up to $500,000 each. The initiative emphasizes technical assistance, focusing on aiding communities in navigating data collection, program evaluation, and evidence-building activities. The EPA encourages partnerships with local entities to bolster community engagement and support environmental justice objectives. Under this NOFO, new applicants are prioritized, with half of the funding set aside for those who have not previously received EPA grants. Applicants are required to submit their proposals via Grants.gov and demonstrate adherence to eligibility criteria, including benefiting underserved populations as per Executive Order 13985. Overall, the PREPARED program represents an effort by the EPA to strengthen community capacities and ensure equitable access to environmental funding, thereby advancing public health outcomes across diverse populations.
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